RN Med Surg FT Nights

RN Med Surg FT Nights Location: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial, Frisco, Texas Shift: Full-Time Night coverage Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) Unit PRN is a licensed professional who uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery by the health care team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients to transition through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays. The RN delegates interventions to health care personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient’s condition, and the competencies of the employee. Essential Functions of the Role Clinical Judgment: Using clinical reasoning, conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards; identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs; develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing plan of care; modifies plan to meet clinical outcomes. Clinical Inquiry: Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, supports evidence‑based practice changes through research utilization and experiential learning, and participates in quality/performance improvement initiatives. Caring Practices: Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeutic environment; develops therapeutic relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries; manages emotional and physical pain to promote comfort and healing. Response to Diversity: Recognizes, appreciates, and incorporates a patient’s and family’s unique differences (culture, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, values) into an individualized plan of care. Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects patient confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights; represents their concerns; helps resolve ethical and clinical concerns. Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing staff, other team members, and the community, integrating appropriate education throughout the continuum of care. Collaboration: Works collaboratively and interdependently with colleagues and community to develop and implement an integrated plan of care; delegates tasks and ensures timely follow‑up. Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and available resources for problem‑solving; recognizes limited resources and considers safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care planning. Professionalism: Participates in shared governance and decision‑making, staffing processes, and professional development activities; commits to ongoing growth through continuing education and advanced degrees; contributes to community service. Key Success Factors Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures, laws, regulations, and hospital/unit policies and protocols. Knowledge of medical terminology, health‑promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management, medications, common dosages, and adverse reactions. Knowledge of medical and professional nursing ethics, patient privacy rights. Clear verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies. Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability; ability to observe changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians, and providers. Ability to provide age‑specific, patient‑centered care; skills to develop, evaluate, and modify care plans as needed. General computer skills: Microsoft Office, scheduling, payroll, electronic medical documentation, email. Benefits Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits; 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%; tuition reimbursement; PTO accrual beginning Day 1. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited program in nursing. RN license. BLS certification (or obtain within 30 days of starting). Minimum 2 years RN experience in Med‑Surg. #J-18808-Ljbffr